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Published: 2010-09-19 23:19:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 2118; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 2
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I've been debating for an hour wether or not to put this up. I've (like most people) have always had problems with my body. I always wanted to look like.. well like a barbie. What I wanted to be wasn't achievable by REAL people. I have scars across my ribs from heart monitor electrodes and i have a lot of scars and injuries all over my body, as my medical record isn't entirely great. We all struggle with seeing ourselves as beautiful, so I'm taking a stand. I'm sick of not being good enough, and Im sick of not being HAPPY with myself. This Picture means a lot to me, so please, be respectful.anyways, this is my piece of the "Start a Revolution. Stop Hating Your Body." campaign.
I hope to see this project explode oevr the next few years.
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GOOD FOR YOU!!!! So many of us struggle with body image (including myself). YOU are beautiful, and I LOVE!!!! this picture and it's message!
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This is a very powerful photo. Great job!
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I am absolutely pro revolution though I should know better. 
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thanks so much
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amazing concept
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i know girls who look like models who cry themselves to sleep and hate the way they look and i know2 plus sized girls who LOVE their curves. i love it!
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You asked me to take a look at your gallery and make a few comments. I'm not a professional photographer, but a pastor, so please keep in mind that that flavors the way I see things. But, my eye went right to this photo. I think the presentation is creative, and the message is good and important. You also sound like you're on the right track. Barbie is an impossible goal; those who love you would far rather have you healthy and happy!
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haha, i didnt know you were a pastor. im not the most religious person ever, i have a different opinion of god everyday but i was raised in the church. thank you so much
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No problem; I'm not on DA as a pastor -- just to have fun and make friends.
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we're all here to escape
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I love it!! I hat my body.. always have.. but i have always been told how pretty i am. maybe on eof these days i will love what i see in the mirror.. Keep it going! good pic!!
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thanks for the faves. but let me tell you- you RADIATE beauty. dont forget that. ever.
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Awe ur sweet thanks!!
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Thank you, Sweets! But more importantly, I am proud of you! You give me hope for the future of our young people. Nice to meet you. You really made my day.
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happy to do so
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Bravo, Alyssa!!! I love the photo and the message is tremendous. I am an adult, and I appreciate this message as much as a teenager would. As one gets older, the body changes every day. I have learned to accept my flaws and dwell on what is inside more than what is on the outside. Of course, I try to take care of myself as best as I can. I thank God every day for my good health and all the blessings I have. This is what is important. I applaud your campaign. Maria
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you know what? im proud of you!
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Oh dear, this is wonderful. And so entirely true!
Is it possible to take part in this campaign? I'd be ever so happy to promote this or even take part in it, if you like.
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you know what? type "start a revoluution. stop hating your body" into the search engine. just take a picture like those and write why its important to you. at the end just dedicate it to their non-profit.
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I did and I'm impressed. I'm very glad your message already reached so many people! I will do my part of this then as well!
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I believe in the idea behind your photo strongly, but i think to make the message even stronger you could have showed your scars and anything you've ever wanted to change, stop hiding your body, because you cant love something thats hidden.
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I absolutely love this picture <3
Keep up the amazing work, love
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thanks you, i will
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No problem.
This is amazing and inspirational
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I love the message you are portraying
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I love the central idea of this photograph and it looks great in black and white..
great work
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It's great. A great picture with a great message.
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i love this
i hated virtually all my appearance, no thanks to bullying, until a few months ago.
the message is too true
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im so sorry you had to go through that
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ya haha
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It's a great idea you have here!
Anyway, I would like your body contour sharper, so that you really show your body and give more meaning to the picture. I agree with heartagrammer below about how the paper should look, if you would want to deepen the beauty of the picture, but this works too
Also standing against a plain background makes the picture more "clean" and your body contours show more if you're taking a close picture
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im actually in front of a mirror, haha, the light just wasnt cooperating for some reason.
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nice.. well put.
its good that you decided to put it up! i totally agree!
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I like the point and the message of your picture
As far as some feedback, would of been cooler if you had done more with the paper and perhaps the text. Looks like you just ripped it out real quick to snap the shot. Maybe work with some crinkles to give it some texture or dipping the paper in tea to smudge the ink (plus color and texture)...or soaking it a bit to get it to stick your skin, burning the edges some, or if you had even wrote it on yourself. Just throwing some ideas to give it a bit more edge
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i thought of it, i just wanted it to look fresh. i thought that if i crinkledit or aged it that the message would be portrayed as outdated.
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aw thankyou
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Like this a lot. All too true. Everyone is perfectly flawed.
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i love that saying. look up "imperfect is the new perfect" by caitlyn crosby. (it says the "f-word" once but if that doesnt bug you its super empowering.
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thank you, and for the fave
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